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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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